Whether you love public transportation or hate it, there have been a number of unusual innovations in the industry of people-moving.
Whether it's through manga trains, subway fashion shoots or macabre busvertising, advertisers, designers and innovators alike have discovered that the easiest way to reach a wide captive audience is to integrate their ideas with public transportation.
Implications - Is is definitely nice to step on to public transportation such as the bus and find it neat and tidy with a seat waiting for you. What is even nicer is if the transportation you're riding in is clean, bright and designed with taste. The featured images bring you on a whirlwind journey through the best and brightest ways to get around town.
89 Peculiar Public Transportation Innovations
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No Pants Subway Ride
900 Underground Underwear Enthusiasts in NYC
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Humiliating Gym Campaigns
Fitness First's Giant Scales at Bus Stops Display Your Weight
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Adidas Embraces Graffiti
7 Top Graffiti Artists Commissioned to Plaster Subway
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Guerrilla Adbusting
Street Artists FTW-Crew Add Photoshop Toolbox to Subway Ads
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Clever Busvertising
10 Creative Bus Billboards
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Controversial Public Transit Photos
Paris Metro Nudes
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Insane Party Locations
Subway Shindigs Take Public Parties Underground
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Anonymous Texts at Bus Stops
Big Brother's Creepy Bluetooth Campaign
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7 Creative Bus Stops
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Mini Car Subway Exit
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Interactive Movie Promos
Tech-Savvy 'Twilight' Posters in Brazil Subways
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Subway Cart Fashion Shoots
Alberta Ferretti Fall Campaign
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Personal Trains
ULTRa Future Train
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Train Surfing
Danish YouTube Daredevil Gets Smashed
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The Human Powered Bus
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Public Transit 2.0
Florence TAV Station
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Train Graffiti Kit for Your Home
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Sexist Subways
Women-Only Transit In Seoul
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Hybrid Trains-Semi Truck
The Silvertip Blade Runner
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School Bus Drag Racing
Summertime Torque Trials
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Human Mirrors on Subways
Improv Everywhere Puts 16 Twins on Subway
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3-D Tongues
Japanese Subway Ads
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Vintage Subway Ads
Using Old London Underground Campaigns to Inspire New Creativity
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Futuristic Public Transit Pods
Personal Train Capsules
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Subway Music Videos
The Pussycat Dolls Remake 'Jai Ho' from Slumdog Millionaire
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Faux Child Billboards
Australian ‘Stop Child Abuse Now' Campaign From JWT
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Child-Friendly Train
Japanese Public Transit for Kids by Eiji Mititooka
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Tequila Express
Drink Your Way Through Mexico on the Tequila Train
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Energy-Generating Subway Station Floors
East Japan Railway Harvests Power from Commuters
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Subway Hoedowns
The Xylopholks Entertain New Yorkers In Furry Animal Costumes
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Epic Graffiti Meltdowns
Artist NUG Attacks Public Train Service With Territorial Pissings
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Ceiling-Mounted Subway Maps
GPS System Pinpoints Location on Subway Car Ceilings
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Tranquil Spanish Subway Ad
Metro Madrid
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Urban Survival Kits
Subivor for Subway Emergencies
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Futuristic Suspended Trains
Scania ‘U.P. Urban Progress' by Jason Battersby
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Impromptu Playgrounds
San Franciso Pranksters Install Swings on BART Trains
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Subway Cars as Art Studios
The Village Underground
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Subway Ad Mashups
Urban Pranks by 'Poster Boy'
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Manga-Themed Transportation
Japan's Anime-Embellished Trains
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Fruit Dispensing Bus Stops
Pruhealth Campaign
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Animated Subvertising
Subway Ads Flicker in Asia
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Extreme Public Transportation
Giant Suction Cups for Hitchhikers for 2008 Fiat Contest
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Subway Street Art
The Take a Seat Project
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Self-Steering Buses
UC Berkeley Magnetic Transit
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Branded Landmarks
NYC Subway Car Gets Wrapped
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Solar Powered Bus Stop Ads
Fuel Miami LLC i-Shelters
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Snowing Billboards
Tryvann Bus Stop Ad Snows When Ski Conditions Are Stellar
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Subway Web Surfing
WiFi Rail Makes Deal with BART for Underground Internet Access
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Illusory Anti-Graffiti Ads
TransPerth Adds Handcuffs to Train Seats
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Rollercoaster Metro
Carmelit Slanted Subway
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High Speed EcoTrains
Greener, Faster Travel for Californians
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Subway Ticket Art
138,000 Tickets Converted Into Astro Boy Pixel Art
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Stylish Subway Entrances
Toulouse, France Introduces Modern Art to Public Transit
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Eco-Friendly Double-Decker Buses
The Freight*BUS Reinvents London Icon
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Alternative Dining in a Bus
Root Master Restaurant
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Kinetic Busvertising
Batman in the Window of Hamburg Buses Moves When in Motion
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Driverless Bus
Capoco Bus Uses Magnets, Not Drivers
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LED Trainvertising
Half KM of Ads in London Heathrow Express
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Animated Bus Stop Billboards
McDonald's Big Mac Yawning Ad
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Auto Part Integration Ads
Clever Bus Billboards
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Fastest Train Ever
319 MPH Central Japan Railway
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Perpetual Passenger Train
Non-Stop Metro Rail Transit
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Greening Train Stations
Birmingham's New Street Station
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Mass Transit Tokens as Fashion
Cufflinks for Stylish Travelers
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Interactive Chocolate Ads
Cadbury Touchscreen Bus Shelter Game
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Activist Auto Sculptures
Acne Creates Giant Flygbussarna Bus Out of 50 Cars for Mass Transit
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Speedy Eco Trains
Sweden's Grona Taget Sets Record
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Underground Art Galleries
The Platform at Degrave Street Subway Station
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Bikers Switching to Trains
SNCF Trains Ad
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Mobile Literacy
The 'Library on Wheels' Bus
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Subway Stations Get Mobile Service
NYC Tunnel Talk
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The Train Bus
Multi Modal Travel
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Guerrilla Anti-Religion Campaigns
UK Atheist Busvertising
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Heated AdverShelters
Kraft Entices Customers with Warmth at Bus Stops
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Bus Top Billboards
Ads for High Rise Eyes
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Subway Head-Holders
Gadgets to Help Tired Commuters Take Quick Naps en Route
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LED Technology for Subways
See-Through Information
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Busvertising for Cleanliness
The ‘Keep Holland Clean' Campaign
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Trains That Mimic Nature
Renfe Protects Planet With Animal-Inspired Transportation
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Bus Depots For Dogs
The Pfötchenhotel Shuttle Service
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Subway Ticket Portraits
Parisian Metro Artist Luc Grateau
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Redecorating Subway Cars
Pranksters Turn Train into a Living Room
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Street-Smart Penguins
De Lijn Public Transport Emphasizes Safety in Numbers
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Subway Car Room
Michal Tatarkiewicz's Mural
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NYC Culture-Inspired Streetwear
Public Assembly Debuts with Bold Street Staples
90's Archival Footwear Pop-Ups
Dr. Martens Hosted a 'Buzz Bus' in NYC
Multipurpose Mobile Trailer Designs
The Panasonic Well Cabin OFFMO is Highly Customizable
New Yorker-Approved Campaigns
New York’s StreetEasy Urges You to Never Become a Former New Yorker
Pull-Out Vehicle Toilet Seats
Seres Unveiled A Pull-Out Toilet Patent for Convenience
Playful Creative Design Billboards
Canva Unveils 3D Billboards to Spotlight its Capabilities
Removable Headlight eBikes
This Electric Bike Concept Design by KyungJin Ju is Intuitive
Reimagined Artwork-Based Travel Campaigns
Plaza Premium Group Debuts 'The Art of Travel'
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Universal Icon Exhibitions
The Pictograms: Iconic Japanese Designs Explores Language Without Words
Cinematic Holiday Collection Campaigns
The Tod’s Holiday 2025 Collection Taps the Orient Express
Art Deco Show-Car Statements
The Mercedes-Benz Vision Iconic Blends 1930s Glamour with New Tech
Women-Centric Vehicle Designs
The Buick Envision Celebrates Human-Centred Innovation
City-Themed Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry’s Back to the City Campaign Celebrates London
Panda-Inspired Sport Campaigns
Panda Station Dresses Panda Statues in Tracksuits for an Activation
NYC-Inspired Sneaker Designs
The Coach Soho Sneaker Collection is Chic and Urban-Informed
Sneaker Tag-Inspired Car Keys
Nissan's Kicks Key Merges Auto Technology with Streetwear Culture
Automotive Restaurants
Hyundai is Opening Backseat Bites, the UK’s First Restaurant Inside a Car
Unique AI Design Concepts
Movr Envisions a Rideable Ai-Powered Personal Assistant.
Agile Four-Wheeled eBikes
The Acticycle Bike Car Hybrid is Designed to Be Shared
Japanese Bike Culture-Themed Fashion
New NEIGHBORHOOD x Palace Collection Nods to Skate Culture
Electric School Bus Fleets
KIPP North Carolina Public Schools Will Utilize on Electric Busses
Glam Pet Adoption Pop-Ups
Uber Showcats Puts a Spotlight on Rescued Cats Available for Adoption
Electric Air Taxi Services
Uber Announced Integrations with the Joby Air Taxi Service in Dubai
River-Inspired Train Interiors
AREP and Nendo Join on the Interior Design of the TGV Inoui
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Art-Promoting Campaigns
Beige Billboards Spark a Bold Call to Save Charlotte’s Art Scene
Modular Quadricycle Platforms
The AZR Quad Go Offers a Flexible Electric Alternative
Car Transfer Apps
The Daytrip App Provides Customizable Car Transfers
Unexpected Boundary-Pushing Chairs
Marco Segovia Presents the Atypical Chair Concept
Bookable Autonomous Shuttles
Uber and May Mobility Partner to Launch Robotaxi Fleet
Festive Train Travel Candles
The Yankee Candle All Aboard to Christmas Collection
Branded Metro Activations
LEGO Turns Shanghai’s Metro Into an F1 Race Track
Timely Delivery-Centric Billboards
Pizza Pizza Creates a Truck-Side Billboard Inspired by the LRT
Groundbreaking Public Transit Models
Argo Debuts a Vertically Integrated Smart Transit System
Futuristic Train Cafes
The Future Train Kyoto Diner & Cafe is Housed Inside a Thunderbird Train
Compact Urban Delivery Vehicles
The Fiat TRIS EV Has a Three-Wheeled Build for Deliveries
Streamlined Airport Metro Hubs
The Metro Transit Center Station Links LAX to Rail and Buses
Traveling Fashion Showcases
The Guess Bus in Sydney is an Example of Experimental Marketing
Intricately Artistic Fashion Lines
Pacsun and the Metropolitan Museum of Art Drop a Holiday Line
Gamified Scent Marketing Experiences
Axe's Grab The Sweet Turned a Bus Stop into a Claw Machine
Production-Ready Robotic Taxis
Volkswagen Presents its ID. Buzz AD Robotic Taxi Vehicle
Single-Seater Electric Vehicles
The Conceptual YKSI Electric Vehicle is Ultra-Efficient
Makeup Vending Machines
Irá Booth Offers On-the-Go Makeup with Style and Technology
Rideshare Airport Shuttle Services
These New Uber Shuttle Routes Connect Travelers from JFK to NYC
Alcohol-Free Underground Campaigns
TfL and Heineken 0.0 Introduced "Bakerl0.0" for Dry January
Collaborative E-Bike Designs
Dott and Segway Introduce a New Bicycle — Urban B200
Calming Audio Escapes
Audible's Activation at King's Cross Helps Commuters Beat the Rush
EV Adoption Initiatives
Bosch is Spearheading Efforts to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption
Airport Mobility Hubs
Melbourne Airport is Establishing a New System of Assistance Points
Luxury Chauffeur Apps
Wheely’s NYC Launch Introduces Concierge-Level Chauffeur Services
Solar-Powered Desert Stations
Michael Jantzen Unveiled the High Desert Charging Station
Accessible Amusement Park Concepts
Efteling and Vekoma Present the Seat-On-Wheels Concept
Traffic Light-Inspired Benches
Muddycap's Traffic Light Bench Mimics a Street Signals
Innovative Maritime Transportation Systems
SeaTrain Technology Presents a Groundbreaking Approach
Subway Station Fashion Takeovers
Reitmans Hosts its Spring 2026 Lower Bay Station Preview
Collaborative Vehicle Concepts
Kia Corporation and LG Electronics Debut Mobility Solutions
Literary Tourism Innovations
Jane Austen Festival Launches Character Trail Through Bath Streets
Travel Story Visuals
Travel Wrapped Turns Your Annual Journeys Into Shareable Infographics
Playful Transport Management Missions
Urban Games Transport Fever 3 Campaign Mode
Collaborative Upcycled Collections
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Works with Toyota for Upcycled Goods
Transportation Network Wayfinding Technologies
Bee Network Implements GoodMaps Wayfinding Tech
Accessible Public Transport Courses
AccessibleEU Delivers the Second Edition of Its Course
Urban Pod Networks
Glydways Launches Its Personal Pod Pilots & Backed by Khosla Ventures
Miniaturized Product Art Photographs
Taysuya Tanaka Highlights MUJI Products with Small Muji
Urban Runner Hubs
Seoul's Runner's Bases Add Value to Unused Subway Spaces
On-Demand ASL Interpretations
Pittsburgh Regional Transit Expands Accessibility Services with Aira
Cheeky Sandwich Seat Campaigns
Subway Takes Away the Dread of the Middle Seat with Free Sandwiches
Autonomous Electric Microbuses
MOIA And Uber Began Testing Its ID. Buzz Microbuses In Los Angeles
Rail Network Accessibility Tools
Transreport & Hankyu Railway Implement Passenger Assistance Web
Global Travel Hubs
NomadMania Helps Travelers Plan, Track, Map, And Connect Worldwide
Worldwide Service Marketplaces
Airbnb Services are for Booking Everything from Catering to Makeup
Cross-Region Ticketing Apps
Moovit Now Allows Users to Purchase Tickets Directly In-App
Carrier Pigeon Campaigns
The Travel Agency's Viral Project Pigeon Spiked Social Media Engagement
Festive Chicago Activations
Fannie May's Jolly Trolley Arrives for December Festivities
Alpine Basecamp Trains
The All Conditions Express Relaunches Nike's All Conditions Gear
Beer-Branded Complimentary Public Transportations
Miller Lite Offers Free Rides for St. Patty's
Scenic Train Experiences
The Skunk Train Debuts Two New Experiential Journeys
Accessible Bookmobile Vehicles
The Dayton Metro Library Has Introduced a New Bookmobile Vehicle
Passanger Assistant App Pilots
NJ TRANSIT is Enhancing Assistance for Passengers at Major Stations
Accessible Train Upgrades
Journey Beyond Rail Implements a Range of Accessible Provisions
Micro Camper Concept Vans
Toyota Kayoibako-K Envisions Self-Driving Mobile Storefront & Adventure
Realistic Bus Simulators
Bus Simulator Real Offers an Immersive Bus Driving Experience Globally
Modernized Specialized Transport Services
Transport for Greater Manchester Partners with Via
Smart Travel Planners
CityOne Offers Real-Time Bookings And Seamless Trip Planning
Lie-Flat Night Bus Seats
Twiliner Reimagines European Night Travel with Hotel-Grade Sleeping Seats
Rideshare St. Patrick's Day Campaign
Uber and Mother Launched an Irish Exit Safe Ride Campaign
AI-Powered Travel Booking
12Go Enables Real-Time Transport Search and Booking via ChatGPT
Enigmatic Graffiti Incidents
Toronto's Museum of New Calls Attention to Mystery Graffiti
Taxi Driver-Centric Branded Events
Carlsberg Ran the 'Fare Game' Initiative for Taxi Drivers
VR Rail Carriages
The St Vincent’s Express Takes Senior Care Residents to 10 Countries
Delhi-Based Electric Buses
Delhi Government Representatives Advocate for a New Electric Bus Fleet
Local Food Discoveries
Streeats Helps You Find Hidden Street Food Gems Recommended By Locals
Digital Out-Of-Home Media Networks
The Toronto Port Authority Debuts Project at Billy Bishop
Conscientious Tourism Campaigns
Evaneos Advocates Against Overtourism in a New Campaign
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Bakery-Themed Apparel Lines
Road Bread Offers Bakery-Themed Apparel Bread Enthusiasts
Community Travel Platforms
Discover Hidden Gems and Share Locations with TravelShare
Embedded Safety Networks
‘Ask for Angela’ Builds Retail-Based Support Systems Across Toronto
Subway Cabin Makeovers
British Airways NYC Subway Turns Commute into an In-Flight Experience
Eco-Friendly Tourist Transportation
Rosie Travel Invests in Fiji's First Electric Tourist Coaches
Traveler-Focused Accessibility Resources
The Chicago Department of Aviation Emphasizes Inclusion
Driver-Owned Ride-Share Cooperative
Drivers Cooperative–Colorado Launches Its Driver Owned App
Stylish Shopping Trolleys
Roulette Carts Transforms Grocery Shopping with Designer-Like Trolleys
Redesigning Restful Moments
The ANEW Project Turns Daily Objects into Mini Retreats
Travel-Focused Accessibility Platforms
Smartvel's TravelAble Seeks to Consolidate Travel Info
Public Airport Seating Designs
Alexamder Lotersztain Designs the Gateway Collection
Seasonal Reservation Street Installations
Uber UK Launches 'Reserve' by Mother
Senior-Friendly Rideshare Services
Lyft Siver Makes Transportation Easier and Less Intimidating
High-Performance Travel Seating
Departures Seating is a New System for Airport Gates & Terminals
Pet-Themed Branding Initatives
Lyft and Animal Planet Promoted Puppy Bowl in February
Digital Trip Planning Platforms
The Sound Transit Agency Debuts the Sound RideGuide
Hot Dog Subway Campaigns
Nathan’s Famous Launches “Follow the (F)rank Line” Subway Campaign
Prepaid Rideshare Passes
Uber Prepaid Passes Help Riders Avoid Surge Pricing
Lightweight Four-Wheeled Bikes
The Acticycle Fuses Elements of a Car and a Bike Together
Elevated Private Train Accommodations
Nox Presents an Ambitious Vision for European Travel
Electric Rickshaw Pilots
An Eco-Friendly E-Rickshaw Pilot Program Launches in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Travel Discovery Platforms
bestin.city Helps Travelers Discover Top Attractions And Nearby Gems
Urban-Inspired Bag Campaigns
côte&ciel's Latest Editorial Campaign is Dubbed Rhythms of Transit
Virtual City Explorers
Citywalki Offers Immersive Virtual Experiences In Over 140 Cities
Publicly Owned Train Operators
The UK's Accessibility Roadmap Highlghts Public Train Operators
Accessibility-Focused Railway Maps
East Midlands Railway Debuts a Set of Accessibility Maps
Accessibility-Focused Metro Initiatives
MTA Initiates Renovation & Accessibility Improvement
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Public Art Displays
Paul Anthony Smith’s Photographs Appear at 300 City Bus Stops This Summer
Curated Travel Plans
Travely Provides Ready-to-Use Itineraries for Stress-Free Exploration
Discounted Rideshare Partnerships
Lyft and NerdWallet Collaborated on a Limited-Time Promotion
Recycled-Steel Bus Stations
The Amazon Bus Station in Belém Cuts Carbon Emissions by 70%
Private Car Pickup Options
Airbnb Launches a Private Car Service with Welcome Pickups
Urban-Focused Vehicle Lines
SOUEAST Showcases Its Broader Travel+ Ecosystem Strategy
Beach-Inspired Metro Stations
Chetwoods and J&A Transforms a Tourism Line Metro Station
Convenience-Focused Transportation Apps
MBTA Debuts an App for Paratransit RIDE Customers
A-Lister Vacation Getaways
Trainline x Deuxmoi Partner for Celebrity-Inspired European Itineraries
Rail Station Accessibility Initiatives
Greater Manchester Has Plans to Upgrade 10 Stations
Travel Seat Optimizers
ShadySide Helps Travelers Choose Seats That Avoid Direct Sunlight
Corporate Ride-Hailing Features
Bolt Launches Hopp for Business in the Greater Toronto Area
Gender-Targeted Ride Preferences
Uber Launches the New Women Preferences Feature
Bus Racing Retail Events
The Saucony Beat the Bus Challenge Celebrated a New Location
Public Accessibility Initiatives
The City of York Council Launches for Your Convenience
Accessibility-Friendly Railway Sensory Packs
West Midlands Railway Reaffirms Accessibility Focus